Sayashi Riho envisions the future, after appearing in a drama: I want to have many titles
鞘師里保、ドラマ出演を経た将来像「その時々で肩書きを変えられるように」
Sayashi Riho will appear in the drama “I had a dream of that girl”
ドラマ『あのコの夢を見たんです。』に出演する鞘師里保 クランクイン！
After a 5-year hiatus following her graduation from Morning Musume, Sayashi Riho resumed her entertainment activities in September with the musical drama “Kuro Sekai”, created by playwright Kenichi Suemitsu. She is now expanding her range as an actress by playing the heroine in the drama series “I had a dream of that girl” on December 4 (TV Tokyo, every Friday at 12:12 am). She will also be holding a long-awaited solo live performance in May next year, and with expectations for her music career being high, we asked her about her state of mind at the moment.
The drama, based on stories by Yamasato Ryota of the comedy duo Nankai Candies is a romantic comedy based on Yamasato’s fantasies about actresses and idols in real life. Sayashi who stars along with Nakajo Ayami, Yoshine Kyoko, Mori Nana and others, plays “Riho” as imagined by Yamasato.
Sayashi when hearing of the story thought:
I was honestly surprised. I didn’t expect to be offered a role in a drama so soon after my return to work, or to be included in a cast with so many wonderful actresses. I was so excited about my role. I knew this was a very unique situation because I didn’t have much experience in doing drama.
About herself and the role:
I didn’t do any special preparations for the role, and even though I had read the script in advance, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Unlike the theater, I didn’t have experience for this type of performance, and I was so nervous I couldn’t sleep. Everyone on set was so surprised when I told them I hadn’t slept (laughs)
Sayashi, who was very serious about the role, thought she couldn’t be sleepy while shooting. Regarding her role she said:
In the drama, I am depicted as a naive girl that often falls down and forgets things, and I think that matches the image of Sayashi that fans have.
With a smile she says:
After my 5-year hiatus, I am a little different than that.
On why she quit her diary: “It is better to live with optimism instead of keeping notes”
The drama is based on a series of notes made by Yamasato in his notebook. Is there anything Sayashi herself writes down on a daily basis? When I asked this question, I got an unexpected answer.
I used to keep a diary until about a year ago, but I stopped. I have the habit of self-analyzing, and I had many opportunities to do that. But when I began putting my thoughts on paper, it began getting confusing. I would initially write about things I enjoyed, and my reflections on things I did, but the more I wrote, the more it turned into a diary about observations about my personality. I finally decided it is better to live with optimism instead of keeping notes.
She continues with a smile:
Maybe I am the type of person whose imagination runs wild on a regular basis. For example, when I am at a cafe, I imagine being a store clerk. I was working in show business when I was a student. So when I see couples of high school students in their uniforms, I sometimes wonder how I would have spent my time with my classmates, if I had more time to do so when I was younger.
But lately I have been thinking more about things that are really happening. When I think of my fans, I think of what kind of live I can do. I may have begun performing again, but I had taken a long break, and it still feels like a dream. I don’t have a firm sense of it being a part of my life. I wonder if that’s my fantasy/delusion.
Envisioning the future: What do you want to be known for
Sayashi performed on the stage in September and October in the musical drama “Kuro Sekai”, in Tokyo and Osaka. She felt the presence of her fans, who were waiting for her to return, through SNS.
I was happy to hear from so many people who were happy to see me on stage. Until I resumed my performance activities fully, I was concentrating on myself, and was unable to send any messages. I am glad that I can now communicate with them directly, and I am grateful that they are receptive.
After returning, her life changed completely:
During the first half of the year, I didn’t go out. I would stay home, watching a movie or a drama, reading a book, or playing a game, and when I got tired, I would clean up. After rehearsals began, I had a hectic schedule, and I had to find balance between work and time for myself. I am the type of person that when I work on something, I focus on it completely. While I was working on the play, I would return home and ask myself “Didn’t I already clean?” (laughs) Lately, I have begun using a task management app, to manage small daily tasks properly.
In October, her official fan club, Sayashiihitotachi opened, where she interacts warmly with her fans, posting handwritten notes. She will also be doing her first solo live show, on May 28 next year on her 23rd birthday, at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo. She has expanded her range of activities since returning, so our last question was what would she like her title to be in the future.
I have been asked this question many times, and I feel it is a sign of the variety of things I have been doing. Ideally, I would like to do a variety of things, so that I can change my title from time to time. Above all, I have a strong desire to sing and dance. Looking back on my past experiences, I feel they are the core of my life, and I would like to continue doing them, as long as my body allows. I would like to be involved in activities where I am performing on stage, close to the fans, so that I can respond to their enthusiasm.
The drama “I had a dream of that girl” can be seen on TV Tokyo, every Friday at 24:12.
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